The Åre Murders Ending Explained In Detail

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Åre Murders.Netflix's latest crime drama, The Åre Murders, concludes with Hanna and Daniel catching the culprits behind Amanda and Jonah's death. Based on Hidden in Snow and Hidden in the Shadows by Viveca Sten, The Åre Murders centers around the tragic death of Amanda Halvosen and Johan Andersson and the investigation to find their killers. The Netflix crime drama is divided into two parts, with the first three episodes centering on Amanda's death and the last two episodes focusing on Jonah's murder.

The Åre Murders’ last episode finds Hanna and Daniel close to uncovering who killed Johan and the motive behind his murder. Initially, the two detectives are sure about who they think ended Johan’s life, but as more evidence comes in, they have to re-examine what they thought was true. Hanna and Daniel eventually deduce that Johan's murderer is closer to home than they initially thought by the end of the Netflix non-English show.

Who Killed Amanda In The Åre Murders

Amanda's Killer Was Someone Who Was Threatened By Her

The first crime that Hanna and Daniel are tasked with investigating involves Amanda's brutal murder. After a night of partying with her friends, Amanda fails to return home, thus prompting her mother to file a missing person’s report. The adolescent’s body is later discovered in a lift, where her murderer left her after killing her. Hanna and Daniel follow several leads, including questioning Ebba, Amanda's best friend, and Fredrik Borge, a man who had good reason to hate Amanda's father. It turns out the detectives were on a wild goose chase and weren't close to finding her killer.

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Prior to her death, Amanda had been helping her housekeeper, Zurha, save money by selling stolen goods so that she could return home to Germany. Zurha was employed by Bosse and his wife, who were trafficking her and had possession of her passport. When Amanda discovered what Bosse was doing, she confronted him and threatened to expose his illegal activities. Bosse tried to convince Amanda to keep his secret, but when she refused to do so, he flew into a rage and strangled her till she died.

Who Killed Johan In The Åre Murders

Johan Was Killed By His Son

Hanna showing Daniel her driver's license in The Åre Murders

The fourth episode of The Åre Murders kicks off with the death of Johan Andersson. Compared to Amanda's murder, Johan’s death was more violent as his body was dismembered after he was killed. As Hanna and Daniel investigate Johan's death, they stumble across a web of secrets that eventually lead them to his killer. Johan had been having an affair with Rebekah, Ole's wife, and the two planned to run away together. When Marion, Jonah's wife, finds out about the affair, the two argue, not knowing that their son, Leo, is listening in on their conversation.

The Åre Murders Episode List
Episode Number	Episode Title
Episode 1	"Hidden in Snow Part 1"
Episode 2	"Hidden in Snow Part 2"
Episode 3	"Hidden in Snow Part 3"
Episode 4	"Hidden in Shadows Part 1"
Episode 4	"Hidden in Shadows Part 2"

After Leo overhears their conversation, he hits Johan on the head with a shovel, and he and his mother leave his body on the train tracks, causing it to be dismembered. Marion tried to protect her son by lying about their alibi, but the truth eventually came to light. Although The Åre Murders includes the investigation of a double homicide, the show's conclusion proves that there was no connection between Amanda and Johan's death. But, that doesn't come as a surprise, since Amanda's story was adapted from Hidden in Snow,while Johan's was based on Hidden in Shadows.

What Happens To Rebecka And Ole In The Åre Murders’ Ending

Ole Had A Tragic Ending In The Åre Murders

Rebecka, who was married to Ole, a pastor with violent tendencies, was pregnant with Johan's child. When Hanna and Daniel go over to her house to question her husband, the detective notices that there's something off about Rebecka. It turns out, Ole was physically abusing her, but she had nowhere to run or someone to turn to. Hanna convinces Rebecka to leave her husband and makes her stay in a hotel until they can figure out a permanent solution. Unfortunately, Ole tracks down Rebecka and he kidnaps her.

TheÅre Murders Cast & Characters
Actor	Character
Carla Sehn	Hanna Ahlander
Kardo Razzazi	Daniel Lindskog
Charlie Gustafsson	Anton Lundin
Francisco Sobrado	Raffe Herrera
Pia Johansson	Birgitta Grip
Robin Stegmar	Bosse Lundh
Freddie Mosten-Jacob	Amanda Halvorsen

Hanna and Daniel frantically search for Rebecka, eventually finding her and Ole at a remote location. Ole tries to strangle Rebecka when the detectives catch up with them, but he is shot by Daniel before he manages to kill his wife. Thankfully, Rebecka was safe and was given another chance to start her life anew. With their main suspect dead, Daniel and Hanna had no choice but to start looking for other clues that would lead them to find Johan's killer.

Do Hanna And Daniel End Up Together In The Åre Murders' Finale

Hanna And Daniel Remained Close Friends And Colleagues

Hanna and Daniel looking at a case board in The Åre Murders

Following her decision to remain on the Åre police force, Hanna and Daniel begin to grow closer as they spend more time together. Daniel and his partner, Ida, were going through a tough time in their relationship because of how he prioritized work over his family. During an argument between Daniel and Ida, the detective walks out of their house and goes to the police station, where he finds Hanna working.

Hanna, on the other hand, is left as lonely as ever with no friends or lover.

The two share a tender moment, but nothing more comes out of it. By the conclusion of the Netflix detective series, Daniel and Ida make up, and he makes it a point to spend more time with his family and less time working. Hanna, on the other hand, is left as lonely as ever with no friends or lover. However, given that the detectives will be working together and the tension between Ida and Daniel might arise, there's still a chance that Daniel might end up falling for Hanna.

What The Åre Murders' Ending Really Means

There Might Be Room For The Åre Murders Season 2

The Åre Murders ends with Daniel and Hanna arresting the two murderers. Because of this, the crime drama left no stone unturned. Both Hanna and Daniel seemed happy with where they were by the show's conclusion, so there's nothing more to explore there. However, it's worth noting that it's still possible for there to be a second season of the show. Hanna and Daniel have a great buddy-cop dynamic that audiences would enjoy.

The Åre Murders could continue with more cases for the detectives, especially now that Swedish crime dramas are becoming so popular on Netflix. Since there are other books in the Åremorden, The Åre Murderscould easily continue for more seasons, either with proper sequels to season 1 or as an anthology. Considering how season 1 was able to combine two books into one story, the show has plenty of options for its next story if is renewed for season 2.